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Two people rescued from Columbia River jet ski accident Posted May 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM Updated May 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM PORTLAND (AP) — Emergency responders rescued two people from the Columbia River early Monday after their jet ski overturned. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that the man and woman live on a 34-foot boat anchored on the river and are known to local authorities. KATU-TV reports that they use the jet ski to commute to work from the Vancouver, Washington side of the river. Both were wearing life vests. The woman swam 75 feet to shore and the man was pulled from the water by rescuers. Most Popular Legendary Phoenix wrestling coach Mondale dies May 4 at 1:28 PM Ashland teacher to appear on 'Jeopardy!' May 2 at 5:36 PM RV chase ends behind Mail Tribune with 1 arrest, child safe May 3 at 7:01 AM UPDATED: Man found dead outside Medford antique store identified May 2 at 8:04 AM Community mourns loss of legendary Phoenix coach Mondale May 4 at 9:13 PM Justin Dan Rollins May 1 at 2:00 AM Medford woman accused of pot scissors attack May 4 at 4:57 PM Review: Quadruple-talented actors carry OCT's 'Once' May 1 at 5:52 PM Flamingos demand a charitable ransom May 4 at 4:39 PM Guest Opinion: Conservation Fund must be renewed May 6 at 2:01 AM Since You Asked: Ownership of jets is top secret May 4 at 2:01 AM Walden leads in fundraising; McLeod-Skinner is second May 6 at 12:38 PM © Copyright 2006-2018 Rosebud Media LLC. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com ~ P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501